RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Smoked trout fishcakes with treacle-cured bacon

  Paul Merrett proves thrifty can still be tasty with his delicious food for a fiver fishcakes

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  Dressed crab

  Rachel Allen offers an alternative to traditional dressed crab - crabmeat topped with white sauce and buttered crumbs served in the shell

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  Rajasthani-style lamb curry

  Jaisal Singh's adaptation of Sher Bagh Pasande has a deliciously smoky aroma and is crammed with aromatic spices

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  Russian leprichaun

  Irish whiskey cream and Russian vodka are combined with dry sherry and coffee liqueur in Olly Smith's highly-alcoholic cocktail

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  The perfect hummus

  Sophie Michelle’s homemade hummus owes its wow factor to the garnishes of spicy shallots and pomegranate seeds, and plenty of spices

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  Tomato and pepper gazpacho

  As vibrant and colourful as Spain herself, try this tangy, chilled gazpacho for a light lunch or refreshing starter

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  Pan-fried pork with sweet paprika sauce

  The spiciness of paprika in a creamy sauce matches well with Arthur Potts Dawson’s quickly fried pork and grilled aubergine

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  Amaretto sour

  Sweet almond liqueur and tart lemon juice make a killer cocktail combo from Tristan Stephenson

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  Fava and sausage stew

  This is Clodagh McKenna’s take on the Italian classic, salsiccia con lentils, using new season fava beans and pork

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  Pumpkin tempura with peppered pineapple caramel

  For a deliciously novel dessert try Paul Bloxham's fusion recipe for pumpkin tempura, a wonderful mixture of flavours and textures